Atypical mycobacterium keratitis
- 1 August 1992
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 20 (3) , 257-261
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-9071.1992.tb00950.x
Abstract
We present two cases of Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis, both of which followed minor corneal trauma. One case initially showed improvement with medical therapy alone but eventually required penetrating keratoplasty. The second case required surgical intervention to provide tectonic support, but the infection resolved with antibiotic therapy.Keywords
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